At Sovereign Lake and Whistler Olympic Park, tackle trails skied by Olympians, or take cross-country ski lessons from a former Olympic coach at Nipika Mountain Resort. Glide through old-growth forests in Strathcona Provincial Park, explore cowboy country on skis at a guest ranch near Williams Lake, and share tracks with wildlife in stunning Manning Park and near Smithers.

Guest ranches, such as Hills Health Ranch, turn horseback riding routes into rolling cross-country trails in winter. Most major trail networks have day lodges and warming huts, while night skiing and activities like dog-sledding and snowshoeing are often available.